Tradition dictates a glass of champagne on the secular New Year. But what can give you a nice buzz to celebrate the Jewish New Year? These Rosh Hashanah drinks from “Queen of Kosher” Jamie Geller’s Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine could very well start a new trend.
Spiced Spiked Almond Milk
By Cheryl Heisler/JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine
Spike your almond milk with spicy liquors for the ultimate comfort and buzz this Rosh Hashanah.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ready Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1/3 oz. almond liqueur
1/3 oz. cinnamon liqueur
1/3 oz. almond milk
Directions:
Blend and chill by shaking ingredients in a martini shaker with ice. Strain/pour into a decorative shot glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
Pomegranate Strawberry Daiquiri
By Tamar Genger/JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ready Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
3/4 cup Morad pomegranate wine
4 shots/ounces light rum
Mint leaves for garnish
Ice
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender. Fill with 1-2 cups of ice and blend well. Serve in margarita glasses.
Pomegranate Sangria
From JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine
Another recipe using Morad pomegranate wine is pomegranate sangria. This recipe is made extra strong with your favorite vodka. Add any seasonal fruits and enjoy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Ready Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
1 bottle chilled Morad Danue pomegranate wine
1/2 bottle of Pellegrino sparkling water
1/2 cup of vodka to taste
Juice of 1 fresh-squeezed lemon and 1 fresh-squeezed lime
1 sliced apple
Directions:
Pour the wine, sparkling water, and vodka in a large pitcher. Add juice of 1 fresh squeezed-lemon and 1 lime. Add 1 sliced apple. Mix and refrigerate until served. Add ice cubes just before serving.
Fall Bourbon Cocktail
By Cheryl Heisler/JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine
Infuse fall flavors and colors into a bourbon cocktail, or leave out the bourbon and enjoy the flavors as a cocktail for a festive evening.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ready Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 oz. bourbon
1 to 2 oz. pure pomegranate juice
Ginger ale
Pomegranate seeds
Fresh wholes figs (or dates)
Directions:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Build the drink by adding the bourbon, then the juice, then filling with ginger ale. Stir. Top with fresh shaved ginger and pomegranate seeds.
Hot Hard Apple Cider
By Cheryl Heisler/JoyofKosher.com and Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine
Spike some hot apple cider with apple brandy, or just mix it up without the alcohol and serve to the whole family.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ready Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 oz. apple brandy
1 cup unfiltered apple cider
Juice of 1/4 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a small pot, and warm over low flame until the honey melts and the mixture starts to simmer. Pour into a tempered mug (if you have glass, it looks really pretty) and serve with lemon peel curls and a cinnamon stick.
